Barcelona: Do/do not on September 11 in Barcelona
We arrive in Barcelona on Sept. 11 for 2 days. I'm looking at Airbnb's- are there quieter areas where we can still find open restaurants on that day? Other dos or don'ts for tourists on commemoration day? I am following current events there...thanks See More
Oregon: Pacific Coast Trip - Appreciate any feedback. Thanks.
You have no doubt put a lot of thought into this. Do your kids get to dig in the sand in FL, & so it's not included here? That's all our boys wanted to do on numerous trips to the beach growing up. Or, build a fort with drift wood. Waldport is north of Florence... See More
Oregon: Pacific Coast Trip - Appreciate any feedback. Thanks.
You have no doubt put a lot of thought into this. Do your kids get to dig in the sand in FL, & so it's not included here? That's all our boys wanted to do on numerous trips to the beach growing up. Or, build a fort with drift wood. Waldport is north of Florence... See More
Oregon: Pacific Coast Trip - Appreciate any feedback. Thanks.
You have no doubt put a lot of thought into this. Do your kids get to dig in the sand in FL, & so it's not included here? That's all our boys wanted to do on numerous trips to the beach growing up. Or, build a fort with drift wood. Waldport is north of Florence... See More
Germany: Hotels/AirBNBs $ attractions in Nürnberg, Germany
My sister & I will be spending 3 days in Nürnberg, Germany in September. What are some good areas in which to stay, suggestions for hotels, and things to see? See More
Paris: Where is the best area to stay?
It really depends on what you are looking for. We stayed in the 7th Arrondissement in a hotel and in the 11th in an Air BNB. The 7th was great after being jet lagged. Less congested. The 11th was much more diverse & bustling; we liked the vibe & great ethnic restaurants.... See More
Paris: Any experience with an Air bnb in Paris?
Yes. I just rented one two months ago from Noha in the 11th. She has a two bedroom and was very charming and welcoming. 4 flights up; no lift. See More
Paris: Best areas for an apartment rental in Paris?
All good suggestions given. As Christopher Frame mentioned, the 11th arrondissement of Paris & 12th arrondissement might give you a more "real" and "hip" area to base yourselves. I took my 24-year old son... See More
Paris: What are the dos and don'ts when it's raining in Paris?
We never use umbrellas in the Pacific NW, so I was unprepared in Paris when it rained. Thankfully, I had use of the hotel's parapluie (umbrella), so no problem! Also, check out the Cherchemiddi shops - consignment stores a la Paris! They might have a... See More
France: Best place for 1 week home base in Loire Valley?
My 23 yr. old son & I are headed to a wedding outside of Poitiers in late August. We have a week to explore Loire Valley before heading back to Paris. Would like to rent a gite for a week; we'll have a rental car. Any suggestions for a good town/village to be... See More